Santa Cruz, CA

Tyler, TX → Santa Cruz, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Tyler to Santa Cruz

About 1,826 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,110–$10,580, delivery in 5–10 days, 153 carriers on the Tyler side and 27 in Santa Cruz.

  • 1,826 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,110–$10,5802-bedroom estimate
Photo: Don DeBold from San Jose, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,826 miles (1,548 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
153 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Cruz → Tyler

Santa Cruz sits about 1,826 miles west of Tyler, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to California that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $7,110 to $10,580 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 32 hours (4 driving days).

On the Tyler side there are 153 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Cruz (6 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Santa Cruz.

Tyler has a population of about 113,723 and Santa Cruz about 62,000. Santa Cruz is the denser city (4,942 people per square mile versus 1,843 in Tyler), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Tyler to Santa Cruz

Full-service estimate for 1,826 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,840 $3,470 $4,230
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,270 $5,200 $6,350
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,110 $8,670 $10,580
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,380 $13,880 $16,930
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,640 $19,080 $23,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,630–$3,710

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,650–$3,900

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$7,110–$10,580

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Tyler, TX → Santa Cruz, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Tyler (origin)

Hutchinson Enterprisesllc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3233476
MC
1014226
Based in
Tyler, TX 75702 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Crow Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1870325
MC
702335
Based in
Lindale, TX 75706 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Two Men And A Truck Tyler

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3767820
MC
1343917
Based in
Tyler, TX 75706 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Tilley Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3059078
MC
54137
Based in
Tyler, TX 75701 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Bumblebee Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2642926
MC
921309
Based in
Tyler, TX 75706 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Mitchell & Mitchell Logisticsamericas Favorite Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4203307
MC
1621990
Based in
Tyler, TX 75701 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Webber Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3379933
MC
1084637
Based in
Tyler, TX 75703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Swann'S Furniture And Design LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4091651
MC
1558866
Based in
Tyler, TX 75703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

All 153 movers in Tyler

Near Santa Cruz (destination)

Lambert And Son Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3528657
MC
1220611
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Edward W Grace

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1559365
MC
643222
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Denise Hoselton Living Tr

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4197804
MC
1618833
Based in
Brookdale, CA 95007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Delivertron

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Locatelli Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1891836
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Coast Paper & Supply

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2666577
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Rational Moving INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3393511
MC
1565780
Based in
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Full Load

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tyler to Santa Cruz?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,840 to $4,230 for a studio, $4,270 to $6,350 for a one-bedroom, $7,110 to $10,580 for a two-bedroom, $11,380 to $16,930 for a three-bedroom and $15,640 to $23,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Cruz from Tyler?

About 1,826 road miles (1,548 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into California makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Tyler to Santa Cruz?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,630 to $3,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,650 to $3,900. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Tyler–Santa Cruz corridor.